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ABSTRACT
In Haiti, deeply held familial beliefs about gender roles, as well as systemic barriers, block opportunities for women and girls, making the attainment of education a near impossibility for many. This research study utilized expressive arts as a therapeutic tool to facilitate group work with children to explore their aspirations to better understand the collective dreams and hopes of a group that has been marginalized by cultural beliefs and systemic barriers. The youth were clearly shaped by context and articulated the traditional expectations associated with being a Haitian woman. Implications for social work practice with groups are discussed.